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About
Kayla Alexandria Dorancy is a recent graduate from Brooklyn College with a dual major BA in Philosophy and Political Science. Her focus study and researching consists of Black feminist theory, Black queer theory, Power Movements of the late 20th century, and more. As she anticipates beginning her PhD and JD in 2022, she hopes to utilized her education and experience to dismantle systems of inequity in education, civil rights, and human rights.
Prioritizing Promises over Pennies: The Exploitation of Black Trauma for Profit
By Kayla Alexandria Dorancy • In an effort to achieve what some may call “the American Dream”, “reparations”, or just “getting theirs” — far too often do we see the main perpetrators and victims sharing the skin color and experiences. While the Black experience is not a monolithic one, the obstacles and difficulties we face … Continue reading Prioritizing Promises over Pennies: The Exploitation of Black Trauma for Profit
Demonizing Human Movement: Criminalizing Immigrants in the United States
By Kayla Alexandria Dorancy • Immigration is a universal practice by people that’s survived countless generations. The United States is known universally as a “melting pot” of culture and nationality. The inclusion and diversity of America is often embraced and is her most remarkable feature yet, internationally. Racial and ethnic variety is claimed to be … Continue reading Demonizing Human Movement: Criminalizing Immigrants in the United States
New York City School Integration, An Urban Legend
By Kayla Alexandria Dorancy • If I were to ask you when New York City schools were integrated, what would you tell me? 1954 right? In fact, most people reference Brown versus The Board of Education and 1954 as when schools were integrated. You’re not wrong that in 1954 Brown versus Board of Education was … Continue reading New York City School Integration, An Urban Legend
How America Believed the Coronavirus Proved the Existence of Educational Inequity
By Kayla Alexandria Dorancy • REFRESH THIS PAGE IF THE DOCUMENT DOESN’T LOAD. For as long as she can remember, Kayla Alexandria Dorancy has been motivated by her parents — both educators, to fulfill her part in expanding education and exposing inequity/inequality towards Black Americans and other marginalized communities. Her passion lies in becoming part … Continue reading How America Believed the Coronavirus Proved the Existence of Educational Inequity
